16 A person’s gift opens doors[a] for him
and brings him before the great.(A)

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  1. 18:16 Lit gift makes room

16 A gift opens doors;
    it gives access to the great.(A)

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Wealth attracts many friends,(A)
but a poor person is separated from his friend.

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Wealth brings many friends,
    but the poor are left friendless.(A)

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Many seek a ruler’s favor,(A)
and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.(B)

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Many seek the favor of the generous,
    and everyone is a friend to a giver of gifts.(A)

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11 The one who loves a pure heart
and gracious lips—the king is his friend.(A)

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11 Those who love a pure heart and are gracious in speech
    will have the king as a friend.(A)

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29 Do you see a person skilled in his work?
He will stand in the presence of kings.
He will not stand in the presence of the unknown.(A)

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29 Do you see those who are skillful in their work?
    They will serve kings;
    they will not serve common people.(A)

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